Bacon, Sausages & Ribs Comparisons For Diabetics
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• BAHAMAS RUM CAKE FACTORY LTD.
Italian Style Beef Meatballs, Italian Style Beef
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20.6 | 257 | 10.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 16.8 | 17.7 |
|
Cracked Blac...
Food 2
Food 2
• AMYLU FOODS LLC
Cracked Black Pepper Uncured Chicken Bacon, Cracked Black Pepper
|
1.9 | 125 | 1.6 | — | — | 4.7 | 18.8 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Italian Styl...
Food 1
Food 1
• BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB / CORPORATE BRANDS
Italian Style Meatballs In Margherita Tomato Sauce, Italian Style In Margherita Tomato Sauce
|
24.5 | 290 | 20.3 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 15.9 | 17.4 |
|
Cracked Blac...
Food 2
Food 2
• KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Cracked Black Pepper Thick Cut Bacon, Cracked Black Pepper
|
1.8 | 571 | 7.1 | — | — | 50.0 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Applewood Sl...
Food 1
Food 1
• GIANT EAGLE, INC.
Applewood Sliced Bacon, Applewood
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1.8 | 41 | 5.9 | 5.9 | — | 35.3 | 35.3 |
|
Andouille Br...
Food 2
Food 2
• TALL TREE FOODS, INC.
Andouille Breakfast Links, Green Onion
|
1.9 | 228 | 1.8 | — | — | 17.5 | 14.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoky Apple ...
Food 1
Food 1
• BAR-S FOODS CO.
Smoky Apple Wood Thick Cut Marinated Bacon, Smoky Applewood
|
1.8 | 429 | 7.1 | — | — | 28.6 | 35.7 |
|
Uncured Turk...
Food 2
Food 2
• PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
Uncured Turkey Bacon, Uncured Turkey
|
1.7 | 409 | 9.1 | 9.1 | — | 13.6 | 54.6 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sicilian Cla...
Food 1
Food 1
• CARANDO
Sicilian Classic Italian Style Meatballs
|
7.4 | 292 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 23.0 | 15.9 |
|
Organic Uncu...
Food 2
Food 2
• COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS
Organic Uncured Pork Bacon, Organic Uncured
|
1.8 | 571 | 7.1 | — | — | 42.9 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 1
Food 1
• DEVANCO FOODS INC.
Hickory Smoked Beef Bacon, Hickory Smoked
|
1.9 | 161 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 8.9 | 17.9 |
|
Tender Ribs
Food 2
Food 2
• SEABOARD FOODS LLC
Tender Ribs
|
7.6 | 196 | 3.6 | 0.9 | — | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sausage Link...
Food 1
Food 1
• CLOUGHERTY PACKING, LLC
Sausage Links, Maple
|
5.5 | 356 | 6.7 | 4.4 | — | 28.9 | 17.8 |
|
Thick Sliced...
Food 2
Food 2
• SQUARE-H BRANDS, INC.
Thick Sliced Premium Bacon
|
1.8 | 350 | 10.0 | — | — | 35.0 | 30.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pork Baby Ba...
Food 1
Food 1
• COBLENTZ DISTRIBUTING, INC.
Pork Baby Back Ribs
|
15.1 | 221 | 5.7 | 5.7 | — | 15.7 | 15.0 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• COMPLETELY FRESH FOODS, INC
Italian Style Beef Meatballs
|
9.3 | 318 | 5.9 | 1.2 | — | 24.7 | 16.5 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Roasted Garl...
Food 1
Food 1
• GLENCOURT INC.
Roasted Garlic Organic Beef Meatballs, Roasted Garlic
|
11.1 | 282 | 8.2 | — | 1.2 | 17.7 | 23.5 |
|
Hempler's, U...
Food 2
Food 2
• HEMPLER FOODS GROUP LLC
Hempler's, Uncured Pepper Coated Bacon, Applewood Smoked, Applewood Smoked
|
1.7 | 450 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 30.0 | 50.0 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Smoked Canad...
Food 1
Food 1
• FIELD PACKING COMPANY
Smoked Canadian Bacon
|
3.8 | 127 | 3.2 | 1.6 | — | 4.0 | 17.5 |
|
Maple Sugar ...
Food 2
Food 2
• KAYEM FOODS, INC.
Maple Sugar Breakfast Link Sausage, Maple Sugar
|
1.9 | 277 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | 20.0 | 23.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 1
Food 1
• COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANIC PRODUCER POOLS
Hardwood Smoked Organic Uncured Pork Bacon, Hardwood Smoked
|
1.8 | 571 | 7.1 | — | — | 42.9 | 21.4 |
|
Southwest St...
Food 2
Food 2
• GLENCOURT INC.
Southwest Style Organic Beef Meatballs, Southwest Style
|
9.2 | 282 | 7.1 | — | 1.2 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Uncured Hard...
Food 1
Food 1
• THE KROGER CO.
Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Uncured Hardwood Smoked
|
3.6 | 389 | 11.1 | — | — | 25.0 | 33.3 |
|
Premium Turk...
Food 2
Food 2
• SUPERVALU, INC.
Premium Turkey Bacon
|
1.9 | 143 | 3.6 | — | — | 5.4 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bison Breakf...
Food 1
Food 1
• FRONTIERE NATURAL MEATS, LLC.
Bison Breakfast Sausage, Bison
|
3.8 | 257 | 2.9 | — | — | 20.0 | 14.3 |
|
Sweet Apple ...
Food 2
Food 2
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
Sweet Apple Wood Smoked Fully Cooked Lower Sodium Bacon, Sweet Apple Wood Smoked
|
1.8 | 462 | 7.7 | 7.7 | — | 38.5 | 23.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hickory Smok...
Food 1
Food 1
• NICOLOSI FOODS INC.
Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon
|
1.8 | 467 | 6.7 | 6.7 | — | 30.0 | 40.0 |
|
Original Ski...
Food 2
Food 2
• D BAR B SAUSAGE AND MEATS LLC.
Original Skinless Breakfast Sausage, Original
|
0.0 | 214 | 1.8 | — | 1.8 | 12.5 | 16.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Skewered Thi...
Food 1
Food 1
• LOUISVILLE DISTILLING COMPANY, LLC
Skewered Thick Cut Bacon With A Sweet And Smoky Bbq Seasoning, Skewered Thick Cut Bacon
|
3.7 | 379 | 3.5 | 1.7 | — | 36.2 | 10.3 |
|
Breakfast Ch...
Food 2
Food 2
• WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.
Breakfast Chicken Sausage, Breakfast Chicken
|
3.8 | 140 | 3.5 | 1.8 | — | 4.4 | 21.1 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hardwood Smo...
Food 1
Food 1
• SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP.
Hardwood Smoked Maple Bacon, Hardwood Smoked
|
1.8 | 588 | 5.9 | — | — | 52.9 | 23.5 |
|
Turkey Bacon...
Food 2
Food 2
• WAKEFERN FOOD CORPORATION
Turkey Bacon, Turkey
|
1.9 | 214 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 10.7 | 21.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Applewood Sm...
Food 1
Food 1
• NUESKE HILLCREST FARM MEATS
Applewood Smoked Pepper Coated Bacon, Applewood Smoked
|
1.8 | 407 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — | 37.0 | 14.8 |
|
Original Bre...
Food 2
Food 2
• TARGET STORES
Original Breakfast Sausage Links, Original Breakfast
|
3.7 | 327 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — | 29.1 | 16.4 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Breakf...
Food 1
Food 1
• LIDL
Maple Breakfast Sausage, Maple Breakfast
|
1.8 | 327 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — | 25.5 | 21.8 |
|
Uncured Hard...
Food 2
Food 2
• THE KROGER CO.
Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Uncured Hardwood Smoked
|
3.6 | 389 | 11.1 | — | — | 25.0 | 33.3 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maple Syrup
Food 1
Food 1
• TARGET STORES
Maple Syrup
|
3.7 | 345 | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 29.1 | 16.4 |
|
Original Rec...
Food 2
Food 2
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Original Recipe Breakfast Sausage, Original Recipe
|
3.7 | 309 | 3.6 | 1.8 | — | 23.6 | 18.2 |
| Food | BSI | Calories | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pesto Italia...
Food 1
Food 1
• JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE, L.L.C.
Pesto Italiano Seasoned Sausage With A Blend Of Cheeses, Pesto Italiano
|
3.7 | 317 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — | 26.8 | 14.6 |
|
Italian Styl...
Food 2
Food 2
• DILUIGI INC.
Italian Style Meatballs, Parmesan & Romano Cheeses
|
9.4 | 247 | 7.1 | — | 1.2 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Bacon, Sausages & Ribs food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.
Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.
BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.
Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.
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